Enrollment
352
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Bern, NC
Oaks Road Academy
Federal NCES profile for Oaks Road Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370331002177
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oaks Road Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in New Bern · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 97.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oaks Road Academy has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oaks Road Academy ranks #2 of 5 schools in New Bern, NC.
School address
District: Craven County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370331002177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oaks Road Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oaks Road Academy
Oaks Road Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Bern, North Carolina, enrolling 352 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 97.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 352 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 439 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #97.
Its student body is led by African American (33%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Bern's public schools, it stands alongside Bridgeton Elementary (415 students): Oaks Road Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 14.3:1).
Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students) and Havelock High (1,014 students) alongside Oaks Road Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oaks Road Academy compares
Oaks Road Academy on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.4% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,737
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
White 18.5%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 32.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Oaks Road Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Craven County Schools, which includes Oaks Road Academy.
$11,737
Per student
-2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 59.0%
Federal 23.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Oaks Road Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Havelock High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Craven High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H J Macdonald Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Craven Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oaks Road Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in New Bern
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bridgeton Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Ben D Quinn Elementary
Standard public school
312 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
J T Barber Elementary
Standard public school
270 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Craven Virtual Academy
Standard public school
117 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~352 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oaks Road Academy
How many students attend Oaks Road Academy?
Oaks Road Academy has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Bern, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oaks Road Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oaks Road Academy is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oaks Road Academy?
97.4% of students at Oaks Road Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oaks Road Academy?
The largest demographic group at Oaks Road Academy is African American at 32.7% of enrollment, in New Bern, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oaks Road Academy?
Oaks Road Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oaks Road Academy rank among schools in New Bern?
By Resource Investment Index, Oaks Road Academy ranks #2 of 5 schools in New Bern, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Bern on the city page.
Is Oaks Road Academy a good school?
Oaks Road Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Craven County Schools?
Besides Oaks Road Academy, Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students), Havelock High (1,014 students), and West Craven High (751 students). See the Craven County Schools district page for the complete list.
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